Pacific Crossing

by Gary Soto

Overview

In Japan for the summer to practice the martial art of kempo, Lincoln sometimes feels like little more than a brown boy in a white gi. Yet with the help of his Japanese brother, Mitsuo, Lincoln sees that people everywhere, whether friend or kempo opponent, share passions much like his own—for baseball, family traditions, and new friendships.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780152046965
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	03/01/2003
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	442,088
Product dimensions:	5.12(w) x 7.62(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	750L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Gary Soto's first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Association's Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many novels, short stories, plays, and poetry collections for adults and young people. He lives in Berkeley, California. Visit his website at garysoto.com.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"The author's keen understanding . . . produces a story that is both touching and enlightening."—Publishers Weekly

Editorial Reviews

"The author's keen understanding . . . produces a story that is both touching and enlightening."—Publishers Weekly
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From the Publisher

Although aimed at young adults, PACIFIC CROSSING is a wonderful listening experience for everyone. Two Mexican-American boys are invited to spend the summer in Japan as exchange students. Their amazing and varied experiences with the country, culture and Japanese people are engrossing and moving. Listeners feel part of the action and emotion as Soto and Ramirez transport us to Japan to practice kempo (a martial art), work hard in the fields and even make Mexican food for their Japanese families. Ramirez is masterful as he presents a multitude of accents while keeping kids sounding like kids and moms like moms, no matter which continent they inhabit. A perfect finishing touch is the sharing of Spanish and Japanese words with their uses and definitions as they relate to the story. S.G.B. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones Award © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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